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Information on Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements

What are they?

Vitamins supplements are a group of medications that contribute to a healthy life. Even though most individuals receive all the necessary vitamins they require from the food they eat, billions of people around the world still take supplemental vitamins on a daily basis as part of their individual health plan.

A lot of biological processes such as digestion, growth, and nerve function in your body make use of a variety of vitamins to function properly. There are a total of 13 vitamins that the body absolutely requires. These are vitamins A, C, D, E, K and vitamins B (pantothenic acid, thiamine, niacin, biotin, riboflavin, vitamin B-12, folate and vitamin B-6,).

Medication available

This group of medications (vitamin supplements) are available as tablets, capsules, gel-like capsules and syrups in various brands.

Types or subtypes

There are two categories of vitamins, that is

• Fat soluble vitamins which are absorbed in the body with the use of bile acids, bile acids are fluids in the body used to absorb fat and stored for use when needed.
• Water soluble vitamins this group of vitamins are easily absorbed by the body, are not stored in large amounts and are easily removed from the body via the kidneys.

What do they treat?

There are many advantages to benefit from when one considers taking over the counter vitamin supplements such as multivitamins. A doctor may recommend you to consider taking vitamins according to the American Academy of Family physicians (AAFP) for the following reasons:

• If you are breastfeeding or pregnant
• To add to your diet, whether it may be vegan, vegetarian or any other diet
• For certain medical problems

Types of Vitamins and Supplements

Multivitamins

Multivitamins do vary based on the different nutrients and amounts they contain and the amount in the formulation, multivitamins can be consumed for various reasons from preventing a chronic diseases to balancing out your diet. Eating health and exercising regularly will aid in keeping you healthy. Some examples of multivitamins include: Marvel Multivitamin Gummies Spiderman, Men Daily One Multivitamin, Multisure Multivitamin Women and others.

Iron supplements

Iron is an important element that helps the body in the transportation of oxygen, lack of this supplement may lead to fatigue and weaken your immune system. Some groups of individuals such as pregnant women, teenage women and people with kidney problems are prone to iron deficiencies. Similarly, patients with gastrointestinal problems are also prone to iron deficiencies due to their inability to absorb iron. Some examples of iron supplements include Iron 50mg Caplets T.R.

Note: Too much iron in the body can also lead to complications therefore you should talk to your doctor before taking iron supplements.

Calcium Supplements

Calcium has a lot of important functions in the body. It functions by strengthening the teeth and bones, maintaining the nervous system, health of blood vessels and muscles. The bones and teeth account for about 99% of the body’s total calcium levels. Calcium is very important in older adults and growing kids who are very vulnerable to bone fracture. Calcium is an important supplement in the body. Some examples of calcium supplements include: Caltrate 600mg, Caltrate 600mg + Vitamin D, Caltrate plus Chewable.

Fish Oil Supplements

Fish oil supplements can be eaten from food such as fish (in tuna, mackerel, salmon and other types) it is also available as a supplement in capsule form. It is a great source of fatty acids such as omega-3 which may aid in lowering your blood pressure, reduce inflammation and reduce your chances of developing blood clots, lower your cholesterol and boost your immune system. Some examples of fish oil supplements include: Flax Omega-3 1000mg, Flaxseed Oil 1000mg.

Herbal Supplements

Herbal supplements are not new, they have been around for thousands of years. They are used by individuals to treat a variety of health problems. Some examples include: Eucalyptus Oil, Echinacea1000mg.

NOTE: herbal supplements can interfere with prescription medications therefore you should read the label carefully before using them and talk to your doctor.

Can I buy vitamins and other supplements without a prescription?

Yes. You can buy some vitamins and supplements over the counter, meaning without a prescription from your doctor. However, you should always talk to your doctor to ensure your health plan is carefully monitored by a medical expert. Some of the most popular vitamins and supplements are:

Safety information

Side effects

Some of the side effects involved with the use of vitamins/supplements may include:

• Nausea
• Constipation
• Redness of the skin

Contraindications

The use of any vitamin/supplements is contraindicated in any patient who is hypersensitive to any of the vitamins or any ingredients used in the formulation.